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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lambeth 1968
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS
The Council, in accordance with Section 21 of the Greater London Council
(General Powers) Act 1967, fixed the appointed day as 1st April 1968 for the
registration of hairdressers and barbers.
During the year 220 certificates of registration were issued.
CARE OF THE AGED
During the year 1,411 new cases were brought to the notice of the Health
Department.
The old people's visitors made a total of 6,654 visits during the year and
495 old people were persuaded to enter hospitals and institutions voluntarily.
A total of 3,216 received help in some form or another.
The number of cases on the register including those from previous years is
6,796.
The age groups into which the 1,411 new cases were divided are as follows:-
| Age Group | Males | Females | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70-74 years | 125 | 170 | 295 |
| 75-79 years | 107 | 208 | 315 |
| 80-89 years | 166 | 327 | 493 |
| 90-94 years | 14 | 58 | 72 |
| 95 years and over | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 506 | 905 | 1,411 |